Hedrick Tailings Dike #2 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Hedrick Tailings Dike #2, located in Lilesville, North Carolina, was completed in 1983 and serves as a private earth dam primarily for tailings storage.
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Summary
With a hydraulic height of 35 feet and a structural height of 38 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 836 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 55 acres. The dam is situated along Island Creek-Os and is owned and operated by a private entity.
Despite being non-federally regulated, the dam poses a significant hazard potential and was last inspected in March 2016, with a fair condition assessment reported. While the dam is currently in fair condition, there are no emergency action plans (EAP) prepared or in adherence to guidelines. The risk management measures and overall risk assessment for the dam remain unspecified, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and potential improvements to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure for both the surrounding community and the environment.
Year Completed |
1983 |
River Or Stream |
Island Creek-Os |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
55 |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Nid Storage |
836 |
Structural Height |
38 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
38 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham
|
1830cfs |
Rocky River Near Norwood
|
305cfs |
Pee Dee River Nr Bennettsville
|
2460cfs |
Drowning Creek Near Hoffman
|
181cfs |
Little River Near Star
|
16cfs |
Black Creek Near Mcbee
|
108cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Hedrick Tailings Dike #2